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ESPN Executive Peter McConville Departs After More Than Three Decades at the Network

"To my talented colleagues, thank you. The relationships and experiences will stay with me long after this chapter closes."

Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

How Greg McElroy Found His Voice at WJOX 94.5 After Winning It All at Alabama

"A lot of awards are awesome and it’s great to get recognition. It’s even more special when it comes from people who know how hard it is to do morning radio."

Sports Media’s Business Lesson Behind Dane Moore’s Public Rejection to ESPN

"Creators spend years hoping their work gets noticed by platforms that reach millions of people. When that opportunity presents itself, most don’t treat it like a political statement. They treat it like a stepping stone."

How NBA TV’s ‘The Association’ Captures the Culture and Conversation on Game Night

"NBA TV promotes The Association as a program that celebrates the game, players, and culture of the NBA, aiming to both inform and entertain viewers with news and storylines."

Legendary College Football Coach Lou Holtz Dies At 89

"Holtz spent decades shaping the college football landscape through coaching success, leadership traditions and a second career in broadcasting that introduced his energetic personality to a new generation of fans."

Damon Bruce Set To Appear on KNBR for the First Time in Over a Decade

"I’m going to be joining Larry Kruger tonight for Niners Nightly. I’m really looking forward to it."

Kansas City Royals Hire Bridget Howard As Franchise’s First Regular Female Broadcaster

"This is a first, and people are going to look to you about how you’re going to do. For me, all I care about is if there’s a little girl watching and they see and can say, ‘Oh, that’s cool.’ It’s all about seeing what’s possible."

The CW Network Announces Six-Game Slate of Savannah Bananas Broadcasts

"We can’t wait to grow our relationship by teaming up on some of our biggest shows in 2026 and delivering the ‘Greatest Show in Sports’ to millions of fans across the country."

Craig Carton on Burying the Hatchet With Mike Francesa: “If He’s Buying Lunch, I’m In”

"We don't like each other and very quite publicly. He doesn't like me. I don't like him."

Stephen A. Smith Blasts New Orleans Pelicans’ Social Team Over Video Posted Following Commentary About Zion Williamson

"You want notoriety, you want publicity. You want to be noticed. Damn it, half the world forget you have a basketball team. That’s how bad y’all have been."

Michael Kay: Stephen A. Smith Taking A Risk Balancing Sports and Political Commentary

"He’s [Smith] doing stuff right now that is so fraught with peril."

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Michael Kay Defends Pat McAfee From Critics Saying He’s “Thin Skinned”

"People might not like the way he does his job, which happens to be unbelievably successful. Who in our business has had the success that this guy's had?"

SummitMedia Names Matt ‘Brodie’ Lesley Brand Manager Over Entire Knoxville Cluster

In Knoxville, he'll oversee programming for Classic Rock 93.1, 100.3 The Wolf, Star 102.1, and Hot 104.5.

SiriusXM WWE Radio Listenership Up 20% From Launch Of Re-Branded Pro Wrestling Nation 24/7

"Listening to WWE Radio has grown nearly 20% since its July launch and rebrand. While monthly active sports listeners increased 4% year over year across our connected car and streaming platforms."

Ernie Johnson Explains The Timing Of His Inside the NBA Retirement Announcement

"I actually kind of got tired of people asking me if I was going to keep doing the show."